2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (138 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1378 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Avensis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |